Maximal thoracic excursion as an indicator for airtrapping in children with cystic fibrosis

J. W. H. Custers, K. K. van der Ent, P. H. C. Klijn, S. W. J. Terheggen-Lagro, H. van der Laag, P. J. M. Helders (Utrecht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Aspects of physiotherapy: thoracic surgery and paediatrics
Session: Aspects of physiotherapy: thoracic surgery and paediatrics
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2172
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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